California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday signed a bill into law that reverses measures supported by Vice President Kamala Harris that prosecuted parents for truancy.
While serving as the state’s attorney general, Harris praised the law and even used it against parents of children who were not showing up to school, an issue that has been highlighted as the 2024 presidential campaign continues.
SB-691, authored by State Sen. Anthony Portantino, modifies how school districts notify parents or guardians when their child has been classified as a truant. It also implements changes focused on improving attendance through supportive measures rather than targeting parents for prosecution.
The new law removes language related to legal penalties, including potential prosecution, and suggests that parents attend class with their children.
Under the legislation, districts sending information to…
